‘Doula’ is a Greek word that means “Female servant for the child-bearing woman.”

Nowadays, the word has come to mean “One who mothers the mother.”

Doulas are non-medical / non-clinical birth workers. As a doula, my role is purely supportive. My aim is to hold space for you and your concerns, listen without interruption or judgment, validate your feelings and sign post to information and organisations that might be able to help.

I have limited doula availability, however, if you are looking for support or you would just like to find out more about doula services, please contact me.

Postnatal care and support is just as essential as antenatal education and birth preparation. Whether you’re a first-time mum finding your way through those overwhelming early days, adjusting to sleepless nights and breastfeeding, or a mum welcoming another baby while also caring for older children, you don’t have to do it all alone.

As a doula, I offer calm, practical and emotional support during the early postnatal period - whether that means preparing a meal, helping with simple household tasks, holding the baby while you shower or rest, supporting you with breastfeeding and feeding choices, or simply sitting with you and listening to your worries, fears and feelings without judgement.

Sometimes what a new mum needs most is another woman who understands that the transition into motherhood can be beautiful, exhausting and emotional all at once. Research into doula care suggests that this kind of continuous, personalised support can be associated with lower maternal anxiety, improved breastfeeding initiation and better engagement with postpartum care. At Crescent Moon, my aim is to create a safe, supportive space where Muslim mums feel heard, cared for and never judged, giving you the time and space to recover, rest, bond with your baby and find your confidence as a mother.